NFL Points Per Game Going Into Week 3

[Wagerallsports]

NFL Points Per Game​

Date:

Rank	Team	2022	Last 3	Last 1	Home	Away	2021
1	Buffalo	36.0	36.0	41.0	41.0	31.0	29.8
2	Detroit	35.5	35.5	36.0	35.5	--	19.1
2	Kansas City	35.5	35.5	27.0	27.0	44.0	29.4
4	Miami	31.0	31.0	42.0	20.0	42.0	20.1
4	Baltimore	31.0	31.0	38.0	38.0	24.0	22.8
4	Philadelphia	31.0	31.0	24.0	24.0	38.0	25.5
7	Cleveland	28.3	28.3	29.0	29.5	26.0	20.5
8	Washington	27.5	27.5	27.0	28.0	27.0	19.7
9	Atlanta	26.5	26.5	27.0	26.0	27.0	18.4
10	Arizona	25.0	25.0	29.0	21.0	29.0	25.6
11	LA Chargers	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0	27.9
12	Jacksonville	23.0	23.0	24.0	24.0	22.0	14.9
13	Las Vegas	21.0	21.0	23.0	23.0	19.0	21.8
14	LA Rams	20.5	20.5	31.0	20.5	--	27.0
15	NY Jets	20.0	20.0	31.0	9.0	31.0	18.2
15	Carolina	20.0	20.0	16.0	24.0	16.0	17.9
15	NY Giants	20.0	20.0	19.0	19.0	21.0	15.2
18	Tampa Bay	19.5	19.5	20.0	--	19.5	29.9
19	New Orleans	18.5	18.5	10.0	10.0	27.0	21.4
19	San Francisco	18.5	18.5	27.0	27.0	10.0	24.0
19	Cincinnati	18.5	18.5	17.0	20.0	17.0	26.3
22	Pittsburgh	18.0	18.0	17.0	14.0	20.0	20.2
23	Green Bay	17.0	17.0	27.0	27.0	7.0	25.6
24	Denver	16.0	16.0	16.0	16.0	16.0	19.7
25	Minnesota	15.0	15.0	7.0	23.0	7.0	25.0
26	Chicago	14.5	14.5	10.0	19.0	10.0	18.3
26	Houston	14.5	14.5	9.0	20.0	9.0	16.5
28	Tennessee	13.5	13.5	7.0	20.0	7.0	24.2
29	New England	12.0	12.0	17.0	--	12.0	26.6
29	Seattle	12.0	12.0	7.0	17.0	7.0	23.2
31	Dallas	11.5	11.5	20.0	11.5	--	30.4
32	Indianapolis	10.0	10.0	0.0	--	10.0	26.5

 

[Wagerallsports]

Browns/Steelers Thursday Night game included

 

[chuckythegoat]

Wags:

*Here's one for you. NFL avg PPG down a little. 2022 (1st 2wks) = 46.0. 2021 (full season) = 49.6.

That's even with all the comebacks last week. IMHO, a little counterintuitive b/c scoring has trended UP for some time.

If you dig a little deeper, the Pass TD haven't changed much. But the RUSH TDs are drying up (down about 20% from last yr).

Almost like the Pass Interference rules are so generous that there's no need to run anymore.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Wags:

*Here's one for you. NFL avg PPG down a little. 2022 (1st 2wks) = 46.0. 2021 (full season) = 49.6.

That's even with all the comebacks last week. IMHO, a little counterintuitive b/c scoring has trended UP for some time.

If you dig a little deeper, the Pass TD haven't changed much. But the RUSH TDs are drying up (down about 20% from last yr).

Almost like the Pass Interference rules are so generous that there's no need to run anymore.

What do you think the reasoning for it is?

Or nothing in general?

 

[chuckythegoat]

I mentioned the Pass Interference rules. I think that's a big reason. My opinion is that Pass Defense is very difficult in the modern NFL.

These refs can't wait to throw the flag. And the big hits so often lead to a penalty.

Different game vs the past. TD/INT ratios have exploded over L50 years.

My observation is that rushing has become less and less of the game. We'll see.

 

[Wagerallsports]

I mentioned the Pass Interference rules. I think that's a big reason. My opinion is that Pass Defense is very difficult in the modern NFL.

These refs can't wait to throw the flag. And the big hits so often lead to a penalty.

Different game vs the past. TD/INT ratios have exploded over L50 years.

My observation is that rushing has become less and less of the game. We'll see.

Everything you said is accurate

It's hey pansy game compared to the past

 

[chuckythegoat]

Thx, Wags. I'll make an aside for a second:

*I've been trying to make a push for QB Ken Anderson to make the Pro FB Hall of Fame.

Have sent my research to five big names. Anderson missed again on this ballot.

I really think the reason is that he played in the 1970s "Steel Curtain" decade. It was SO TOUGH to pass back then, especially vs the Mel Blount Steelers.

Now, the whole league is pass-heavy. Thanks for this thread. Makes one think for sure.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Thx, Wags. I'll make an aside for a second:

*I've been trying to make a push for QB Ken Anderson to make the Pro FB Hall of Fame.

Have sent my research to five big names. Anderson missed again on this ballot.

I really think the reason is that he played in the 1970s "Steel Curtain" decade. It was SO TOUGH to pass back then, especially vs the Mel Blount Steelers.

Now, the whole league is pass-heavy. Thanks for this thread. Makes one think for sure.

He's definitely a name everyone of all ages has heard of

In Tampa area we've been doing the same for Ronde Barber

 

[chuckythegoat]

He's definitely a name everyone of all ages has heard of

In Tampa area we've been doing the same for Ronde Barber

Wags, the Buc teams from circa 2000 were one of my favorite teams to watch. The Buc-Ram games from that era were must-see TV.

Ronde was very good. So quick. Perfect footwork.

Look at the Buc defense TD/INT ratio from the Super Bowl year. One of the best ever. Defensive quickness was amazing.

Any tipped ball was very likely to be picked off. Their DBs Barber/Smith/Kelly provided air-tight coverage.